Health and Social Care Cadets Programme

Now in its sixth year, the Cadets Programme is a collaborative initiative led by the Buckinghamshire Health and Social Care Academy, Buckinghamshire College Group, and our valued private and voluntary sector partners.

This programme offers real-world work placements for students currently undertaking Health and Social Care qualifications, helping them gain confidence, build skills, and explore future careers in the sector.

“The opportunity to get directly involved with users was really rewarding and also lots of fun!”

 - Social Care Cadet

“This is fantastic - they are such a lovely group and have obviously enjoyed the whole experience immensely. I think this will really inspire our students to apply for the cadet programme next year!"

- Buckinghamshire College Group

“We’ve learned so much during our time here. It was really good to find out what the council and companies offer vulnerable adults”

- Social Care Cadet

“It was lovely to see the change from nervous, timid people when they arrived to animated and smiling people when they left. I am keen to do the best we can to make it a positive experience for any students or placements we have in the future.”

- Epilepsy Society

"I really enjoyed learning about the different areas of work in the Council and the days at Epilepsy Society and White Leaf were great.”

- Social Care Cadet